FAI Police & Fire
Recruitment
CLICK PHOTO FOR LARGER IMAGEOur Police and Fire Department provides around-the-clock police, fire, and first responder emergency medical services for the entire airport community, and provides mutual aid to 10 other area fire departments when needed. Our airport has a daytime population in excess of 2500 passengers, patrons, and employees, and those daily travelers add up to almost a million airline passengers a year!
The Fairbanks International Airport Police & Fire Department consists of 20 sworn Officers, 4 Lieutenants, a Deputy Chief, Chief, and 1 Administrative Assistant, supported by 8 dedicated Emergency Services Dispatchers. The department’s officers are dual certified as both police officers and firefighters – a unique distinction among public safety forces in Alaska that enhances the team’s flexibility, versatility, and efficiency. Officers are trained and equipped to handle a wide variety of fire and rescue incidents, responding at a moment’s notice to those in need. Additional responsibilities include enforcing municipal, state and federal laws with special emphasis on Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration regulations, supporting airfield operations, and providing emergency responses to hazardous materials and mass casualty incidents.
Recruitment Process
Position Descriptions
AIRPORT POLICE AND FIRE OFFICER I
FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
STARTING SALARY $87,380.80/year ($42.01/hour) effective July 1st, 2025
Airport Police and Fire Officers are responsible for all law enforcement, firefighting and first responder medical assistance at the Fairbanks International Airport. All requirements of the Alaska Police Standards Council must be met for certification and all employees must pass the State Firefighter I certification. The department pays for all training required for certification. Officers work shift-work throughout their career.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Alaska driver’s license. A complete list of minimum qualifications and applications are online at Workplace Alaska.
The State of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity. Individuals requiring accommodation call 800-587-0430 / 800-770-8973 TTY/TDD (Relay Alaska).
EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER
FAIRBANKS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
STARTING SALARY $57,798/year ($29.64/hour) effective July 1st, 2025
Workplace Alaska
The State of Alaska utilizes an on-line hiring process, Workplace Alaska, for most jobs. Position vacancies are posted by the hiring manager to the on-line web site daily.
All job openings may be viewed at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska or you may call Workplace Alaska Jobs Hot Line at (800) 587-0430 (in-state callers) or (907) 465-4095 (out-of-state or Juneau callers).
Vacancies will also be listed in the Sunday newspaper ads in Juneau, Anchorage or Fairbanks, in recruitment bulletins found on the Internet or at department Human Resources offices, or in the recruitment listings found at Alaska Employment Service Offices and Legislative Information Offices.
Related Links
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709